Celebrate your creativity by bringing your own whimsical mixed-media creatures to life! In this hands-on workshop, participants with some needle felting experience will explore advanced techniques to design imaginative characters inspired by animals, nature, or fantasy.
We’ll provide forms and guidance to help you build your base, then lead you step-by-step through felting, shaping, and adding personality to your creatures. You’ll experiment with combining wool with mixed materials like fabric, twigs, beads, or buttons to create texture, character, and visual impact.
All materials are provided, including wool, felting needles, felting pads, and a variety of mixed-media embellishments. Basic tools will be available to share. This workshop is ideal for those who already have some experience with needle felting and want to take their creations to the next level.
Perfect for anyone ready to push the boundaries of handmade art and create truly unique, mixed-media characters!
Ages 16+
$30
Carmella Cyr
Carmella Cyr is a Vermont-based artist, instructor, and author with over 30 years of experience guiding adult learners—15+ of those dedicated to the arts. Known for her eclectic and eco-conscious approach, she specializes in historical and cultural fiber arts including Boro-Sashiko, Kiwandi, crochet, needle-felting, yo-yo quilting, and junk journaling. Carmella brings creativity, care, and a deep love for recycled materials to every workshop she leads, aiming to inspire makers of all levels to explore meaningful, sustainable art.